This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission.Olivia Rodrigo Revives Disco Shorts—With a Punk Twist—During a Surprise Set in Barcelona

Chelsey SanchezSun, June 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM UTC

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Olivia Rodrigo is back in her element.

Nearly one year after the end of her worldwide Guts Tour, the pop star returned to the stage last night for a surprise 11-song set at the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona. Naturally, she brought her punk fashion sensibilities along with her.

The rollout tour for her third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, has often seen Rodrigo wearing retro clothing laced with a punk twist, from her collection of babydoll dresses to Jane Birkin-inspired vintage finds. Last night was no different.

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Rodrigo revived the disco short, a pair of form-fitting, high-waisted bottoms that were popularized during the disco night scene of the 1970s. The way Rodrigo styled her Los Angeles Apparel shorts, however, seemed to reference the garment's indie sleaze resurgence in the early 2000s, especially when paired with a mod black-and-white striped top, black fishnet tights, and knee-high lace-up combat boots from Dr. Martens. One unexpected accessory? A large floral brooch pinned to the side of her chest, with long ribbons fluttering beneath.

Xavi Torrent - Getty Images (Xavi Torrent - Getty Images)

Xavi Torrent - Getty Images (Xavi Torrent - Getty Images)

During her set, Rodrigo delighted fans by performing a brand new track off of her upcoming album. "What's Wrong With Me" is the first song in Rodrigo's discography that includes a feature—and who better to deliver that feature than post-punk icon himself, Robert Smith? The Cure frontman even made a surprise appearance onstage to sing the new song with Rodrigo.

"I am still in disbelief that Robert who is in my eyes one of the most brilliant, legendary, wonderful people to ever exist is on this record with me," Rodrigo later wrote of the moment on Instagram. "I had the most memorable evening singing it with him at primavera tonight and I cannot wait for this song and record to be yours. 5 days holy shit!!!!"

You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love is due out on June 12.

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